"ARC System 2 improves the sound of a studio setup - in some cases radically - and so helps you to create better mixes more easily... For anyone who's serious about getting the best sound from their setup, we strongly recommend ARC System 2... It really works!"
Computer Music's October 2012 issue features a full review of ARC System 2 by editor Lee Du-Caine who says: "For anyone who's serious about getting the best sound from their setup, we strongly recommend ARC System 2" and concludes "it really works" and "sounds better than ever!"
Here are some of Lee's comments:
"Improvements in V2 are evident from the off, with fewer mic measurements needed. IK claim sonic improvements for V2 too, and compared to V1, we experienced bass that was tighter and more consistent - especially audible with gliding bass and deep dance kicks - as well as clearer midrange/treble."
"With the new custom profile feature you can create four 'target' EQ curves, so you could use this to dial some of that bottom back in, for comfort. This addition is practical and most welcome."
"...ARC system 2 lives up to IK's hype: it improves the sound of a studio setup - in some cases radically - and so helps you to create better mixes more easily."
Lee's final conclusion is:
"For anyone who's serious about getting the best sound from their setup, we strongly recommend ARC System 2."
Verdict:
- It really works!
- Sounds better than ever
- Check your mixes on virtual NS10's
- Custom target profiles
- Easy plug-in interface
ARC System 2 received the Computer Music Editor's Choice award and the Computer Music Performance award